Eastern Europe
US
US Strikes Iranian Targets After Attack on Navy Destroyers
The US military said Tehran’s forces attacked three American destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz before Washington launched retaliatory strikes on Iran.
May 8, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Says Talks Unlikely Without Ukraine Leaving Donbas
Kyiv has consistently ruled out withdrawing from Donbas, rejecting Russia’s demand as a precondition for renewed negotiations.
May 7, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Struck Russian Kalibr Missile Warship in Dagestan During Overnight Attack – General Staff
Ukraine says it struck a Russian missile warship in Dagestan during a wave of overnight attacks on military targets and supply infrastructure.
May 7, 2026
Russia
Russia Rejects Zelensky’s Ceasefire Proposal Ahead of Victory Day Parade in Moscow
The Kremlin says it ignored Ukraine’s proposed ceasefire as Moscow tightens security ahead of the May 9 Victory Day parade on Red Square.
May 7, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Hits Russia’s Perm Refinery With Long-Range Drones
The refinery is located in the Ural mountain range that separates Europe and Asia, with Russian media noting Lukoil facilities were struck again after recently coming under fire.
May 7, 2026
Ukraine
International Federation Expels Russian Journalists’ Union Over Kremlin War Ties
Russia’s journalists’ union has been expelled from the world’s largest media federation after accusations of supporting occupation structures in Ukraine.
May 7, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Russian‑Occupied Kherson Region
Kyiv says thousands remain trapped in occupied Kherson settlements with limited access to food, medicine, and evacuation routes.
May 6, 2026
Ukraine
Several Regions in Russia Cancel Victory Day Parade Over Security Concerns
The move reflects heightened security risks in Russia amid ongoing war and disputed ceasefire proposals.
May 6, 2026
Ukraine
UK Sanctions Network Exploiting Migrants and Supplying Russian Drone Industry
The measures aim to disrupt Russia’s drone production and stop the exploitation of vulnerable migrants, officials said.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Could Be Combat-Ready Again by 2027, Estonia Says
Estonia warned that Russia could restore its military combat readiness by 2027, urging faster defense preparations and stronger deterrence.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Declares Victory Day Truce, Signals Pause in Fighting
Moscow announced a unilateral Victory Day truce while warning of retaliation if Ukraine attempts to disrupt the May 9 military parade.
May 4, 2026
Europe
Sweden Arrests Captain of Suspected Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker
Swedish authorities arrested the captain of a suspected Russian shadow‑fleet tanker as investigations widen into sanctions evasion and illegal exports.
May 4, 2026
Ukraine
Putin Replaces Aerospace Commander, Appoints EU-Sanctioned General
The reported change comes amid intensified Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy and military infrastructure.
May 4, 2026
Ukraine
Poland Moves to Grant Displaced Ukrainians 3-Year Residency
The transition comes as Europe weighs policy changes for displaced Ukrainians as Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year.
May 4, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Make Russia Pay – Or Accept A World Where Power Defines What Is Right
Peace without accountability won’t end the war in Ukraine
May 3, 2026
Europe
Zelensky and Slovak PM Fico Discuss Plans for Upcoming Meeting
Following a phone call, President Zelensky and Prime Minister Fico agreed to meet in Kyiv or Bratislava as Slovakia reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s EU membership.
May 2, 2026

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